Mustard Family

Seed pods are in a radial pattern around the stalk, a raceme (spiral "staircase"), and split open to expose a clear membrane in the middle. 4 petals, 4 sepals, 4 tall stamens, 2 short stamens. Brassicaceae (cruciferae). Include horseradish, watercress, radish, turnip, mustard, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, canola oil, wall flower, tumble mustard, pepper grass, pennycress, shepherds purse, false flax,

somewhat bitter, digestive stimulant,